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This Cookie Policy explains how Outsourced IT (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on outsourced-it.co.uk (“Website”).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us improve your experience, understand how our website is used, and support essential functions. Cookies may be first-party, set by us, or third-party, set by other services such as Google.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They cover session management, form submission support and security functions. For example, __cf_bm (Cloudflare) helps detect and block bots. [CONFIRM: is Cloudflare still in use on the new hosting?]
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with our website using Google Analytics, including which pages are visited, how long users stay and what devices are used. Examples include _ga, which distinguishes users, and _ga_, which stores session state. Both are retained for two years. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
Functionality Cookies
If we add features such as live chat or language selection, we may use cookies to remember your preferences.
3. Managing Cookies
You can give or withdraw consent using the cookie banner shown on your first visit, or adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Blocking essential cookies may affect how the site works.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services such as Google Analytics, which may set their own cookies. These are governed by their own privacy policies. Google’s policy is at policies.google.com/privacy.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The date above reflects the latest version.
See also our Privacy Policy.